Grayce Zalick Eisley 1922-2025

She was born Nov. 28, 1922, in Youngstown, to George and Hazel Schaal Platton, the youngest of four children.

She is survived by her children, Jeffrey Zalick of East Palestine and Christina (Joe) Feudale of Youngstown; daughter-in-law, Crystal Zalick of Okahumpa, Florida; grandchildren, Niko (Mia) McElroy of Youngstown, Daniel (Lindsey) McElroy of Boardman, Jennifer (Evan Oates) Mackall of East Palestine, Rick (Kathy) Dyke of Negley, Heather (Keith Amour) Zalick of Hubbard, Tara (Matt) Hill of Struthers, Kimberlee (Pat) Keenan of Lake Panosofkee, Florida, Andrew (Angie) Zalick of Leesburg, Florida, Debra (Joe) Hale of Brooklyn, Ohio, Lisa Baker of Chicago, Illinois, Gloria (Don) Ardale of Boardman and Dwight Wilson of Lisbon; 16 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Grayce was predeceased by her parents; husband, Edward Eisley, whom she married in February, 1984; and her first husband, Andrew Zalick, whom she married in June 1940; brothers, James (Mary) Platton, George (JoAnn) Platton and Paul (Ruth) Platton; children, Shirley Manual, Norena Wilson, Warner “Guffy” Zalick and Bonita “Bonnie” Dyke; and granddaughters, Amanda Reed and Cindy Lindner.

Describing Grayce is very simple: her arrow always pointed true north. She was a woman of igh integrity, respect and logic. A determined hard worker and loyal friend to many, she could always be counted on when the need arose.

She was passionate about her golf game in her retirement years and played until she was 93 years old. She loved sewing, knitting and crocheting for her family and took great pride in her work, but mostly she loved her family and friends with all her heart. She will be sorely missed by those who knew her.

She was best known for many years in the East Palestine area as the owner / operator of Zalick’s Tire Barn and Quaker State gas station on state Route 14 in Unity.

There will be no services, per Grayce’s request.

Burial arrangements are being handled by Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine. Condolences may be left on their website at www.linsley-royal.com.

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